Unserviceable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

Definitions of unserviceable

adjective not capable of being serviced or repaired; not in working order

Example Sentences

A1 The old phone was unserviceable and needed to be replaced.

A2 The broken chair was deemed unserviceable and thrown away.

B1 The car was declared unserviceable after failing multiple inspections.

B2 The equipment was deemed unserviceable due to extensive damage.

C1 The unserviceable parts of the machine were replaced to restore functionality.

C2 The unserviceable aircraft was grounded until repairs could be completed.

Examples of unserviceable in a Sentence

formal The equipment was deemed unserviceable and had to be replaced.

informal The phone is unserviceable, I need to get a new one.

slang This car is totally unserviceable, it's a piece of junk.

figurative His attitude towards the project was unserviceable, hindering progress.

Grammatical Forms of unserviceable

• past tense: unserviceabled
• plural: unserviceables
• comparative: more unserviceable
• superlative: most unserviceable
• present tense: unserviceable
• future tense: will be unserviceable
• perfect tense: has been unserviceable
• continuous tense: is being unserviceable
• singular: unserviceable
• positive degree: unserviceable
• infinitive: to unservice
• gerund: unservicing
• participle: unserviceable

Origin and Evolution of unserviceable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unserviceable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'serviceable' meaning 'able to be of service or use.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unserviceable' has retained its original meaning of not being able to be of service or use, but has also been used in a broader sense to describe anything that is not functioning properly or is unfit for use.